Joyce E. Schaefer Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joyce E. Schaefer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 7, 2026. Joyce, born on July 25, 1928, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joyce E. Schaefer to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Grant Herbert; her husband Hal Schaefer; her mother Viola Olson (Olson); and her siblings, Betty Kelly, Kathleen Rathjen and William Olson.
She is survived by: her children, Rev. Jeffrey Lee Schaefer (Debra) of Reno, Nevada and Jill Cross (Greg) of La Quinta, California; her friend Hilda Pivaral of La Quinta; her niece Julie Davenport Hamilton; her nephews, Mike Davenport (Nancy), Rick Davenport (Kara) and Matt Davenport (Wendy); and her close friend Cindy Hess Zearley.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Lutheran Church - Conroy (2504 175th St, Conroy, IA 52220). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 10th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Memorials may be directed in the form of donations in Joyce's name to Shriners Hospital for Children, First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids, or Allsop Family Humane Society in Cedar Rapids.
